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James G. Chappel

James G. Chappel is Assistant Professor of History at Duke University.

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Class & Inequality, Philosophy & Religion

Bad Romance

Capitalism hasn’t disenchanted the world, a new book argues. Like a bad lover, it beguiles us into spiritual desolation—and only the most utopian politics will break its spell.

James G. Chappel

Philosophy & Religion

Democracy Without God

In a new book, philosopher Martin Hägglund argues that only atheists are truly committed to improving our world. But people of faith and socialists have more in common than he thinks.

James G. Chappel

Gender & Sexuality

Aging into Feminism

Many Amazon holiday orders will be fulfilled by homeless retirees, America’s newest precariat. Taking better care of them is part of feminism’s next big challenge.

James G. Chappel

Philosophy & Religion

Holy Wars

Secularism is fundamental to liberal governance. But is it sustainable?

James G. Chappel

Arts in Society, Class & Inequality

A Servant Heart

How has neoliberalism become so closely linked with evangelical Christianity?

James G. Chappel

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THINKING IN A PANDEMIC

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